What does the Bible say about heresy?

11 verses about heresy, ranked by the votes of OpenBible.info readers, with the King James text.

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Bible verses about heresy

1. Galatians 1:8 — But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 10 votes
2. 2 Peter 2:1 — But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. 9 votes
3. Titus 3:10 — A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 6 votes
4. 1 John 4:1 — Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 6 votes
5. 2 Corinthians 11:4 — For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. 4 votes
6. Galatians 1:7 — Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 4 votes
7. 2 John 1:10 — If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 3 votes
8. 2 John 1:11 — For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. 3 votes
9. Acts 15:24 — Forasmuch as we have heard, that certain which went out from us have troubled you with words, subverting your souls, saying, Ye must be circumcised, and keep the law: to whom we gave no such commandment: 2 votes
10. Galatians 5:19 — Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 2 votes
11. 2 Peter 2:15 — Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; 2 votes

Where these verses are

Galatians (3), 2 Peter (2), 2 John (2), Acts (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Titus (1), 1 John (1)

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Topical Bible data by OpenBible.info (https://www.openbible.info/topics/), CC BY 4.0. Votes reflect how many readers judged each verse relevant; they are not a doctrinal ranking. Verse text: King James Version.